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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

A vintage black and beige Rolls-Royce is parked on a road, with bright red flowers in the foreground and green trees in the background – a scene reminiscent of the elegance found at Goodwood Revival.

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 15, 2025

Rolls-Royce Brings Historic Phantoms To Goodwood Revival

A century of ultra-luxury comes to the Goodwood Revival. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a nameplate that has been undeniably revered and celebrated by the automotive industry for decades. Representing the pinnacle of the luxury that Rolls-Royce offers, few vehicles have ever been able to exude the level of opulence and prestige that the Rolls-Royce Phantom has possessed over the years, and in 2025, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the manufacturer’s flagship model. Part of that year-long celebration took place at this year’s Goodwood Revival, an event bringing classic cars to race at the iconic venue right next to Rolls-Royce’s own home in England for an unabashed celebration of automotive history. Meanwhile, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was proudly on display as it celebrated a century of ultra-luxury excellence with five examples from throughout that 100 years. The first was an incredibly early Phantom: a 1926 Phantom I Brougham de Ville, commissioned by Clarence Warren Gasque as a gift for his wife, and featuring gorgeous custom details throughout, highlighting the incredible level of craftsmanship that would personify the Phantom throughout its history. The second is a Phantom II Continental Touring Park Ward, which was the production version of a car made for Henry Royce’s personal use. The specific example shown at Goodwood featured a sunroof. The third was a 1937 Phantom III, the fourth a Phantom IV Landaulette, an example of the rarest Phantom and the only Rolls-Royce with a straight-8 engine. The fifth is a 1963 Phantom V, which was ordered by Marks & Spencer for its chairman, Lord Marks. With a stunning spectrum that represents much of the Phantom’s respected legacy and rich history, the display of five historic Phantoms at the Goodwood Revival is a triumphant recollection of one of the greatest heritages in the automotive world. View All Rolls-Royce Phantoms For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Close-up of a white Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bespoke Spectre, highlighting the front wheel, unique rim design, and part of the door with a prominent Rolls-Royce badge.

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 26, 2025

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Unveils Bespoke Spectres Inspired ...

When luxury manufacturers advertise limitless configuration options when spec'ing a car, there's often a fine line where some asks just aren't possible. And where others politely decline those bespoke requests, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars prides itself on stepping up to the plate to deliver dream cars to its global customer base. Rolls-Royce has revealed something a little different with the Spectre inspired by Primavera, a Bespoke series inspired by spring. Primavera, Italian for "spring," sets the tone for the collection, which leans into the season's sense of revival, light, and beauty. Instead of chasing performance figures or flashy tech headlines, Rolls-Royce focused on turning the mood of spring into a tangible driving experience with Spectre. It's less about horsepower and more about design, which feels refreshing in today's supercar-obsessed world. On the outside, the collection sports hand-painted cherry blossom motifs along its Coachlines as a small but vivid detail that gives each one personality. There's also a new 23-inch alloy wheel design shaped like a flower in bloom, making the connection to nature pretty obvious without going over the top. Each of the three expressions, Evanescent, Reverie, and Blossom, has a distinct color palette, from crisp whites to softer blues and richer orchid tones. Inside, the Primavera theme gets even more interesting. Rolls-Royce designers etched cherry branches into Blackwood panels using laser work that took countless tests to perfect. The headrests feature embroidered blossoms, and the famous Starlight Doors are set with thousands of tiny lights that mimic spring constellations. It feels more like sitting inside a piece of art than a typical luxury car, which is probably the point. Each version of the Primavera collection reflects spring in its own way. Evanescent goes light and airy with Arctic White and turquoise details that pop just enough without being loud. Reverie takes a calmer route with Duck Egg Blue and soft accents, creating a more peaceful cabin. Blossom turns up the vibrancy with a deep orchid exterior and pink highlights inside, an homage to spring flowers at their peak. None of these cars will be built in big numbers, which means they're likely to become favorites among collectors who share a love for bespoke Rolls-Royce builds. At the end of the day, the Spectre inspired by Primavera is all about bottling up the brief magic of spring and giving it four wheels. View All Rolls-Royce Spectres For Sale Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

A Rolls-Royce Phantom is partially submerged in a swimming pool, its iconic "PHANTOM" lettering shimmering like music notes beneath the water's surface.

By Charles Bradley – August 22, 2025

From Keith Moon, Elvis and Lennon to Hip-Hop: Rolls-Royce...

Legend has it that Keith Moon, the brilliantly chaotic drummer of The Who, marked his 21st birthday by driving a Rolls-Royce into a swimming pool at the Holiday Inn in Flint, Michigan. The details vary – Moon later insisted it was a Lincoln Continental belonging to another guest, while others claim no car went into the pool at all. Yet the story grew so powerful that the only car anyone could imagine in the water was a Rolls-Royce. To celebrate Phantom’s 100th anniversary and its long-standing connection to rock mythology, Rolls-Royce recently brought the legend to life by submerging a retired Phantom Extended body shell into a swimming pool. That act underscores a legacy stretching back to the earliest days of modern music. Long before rock ’n’ roll, legends such as Duke Ellington, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Ravi Shankar, Edith Piaf, and Sam Cooke recognized Rolls-Royce as the ultimate symbol of success, artistry, and personal style. Even the titans behind the music – Brian Epstein, Berry Gordy, and Ahmet Ertegun – chose Phantom as their statement of arrival. Marlene Dietrich: Falling in Love Again When Marlene Dietrich traveled to Hollywood in 1930 to film Morocco, she was already a star thanks to her breakout role in The Blue Angel and her signature song, Falling in Love Again. The Phantom became part of her journey as she crossed from Europe to America, embodying Hollywood glamour in its earliest years. Elvis Presley: All Shook Up By 1963, Elvis Presley was at the height of his fame and rewarded himself with a Midnight Blue Phantom V. Among its many bespoke features were a rear microphone, a writing pad in the armrest, and even a mirror and clothes brush so “The King” was always ready to make an entrance. The flawless paint finish, however, proved too tempting for Elvis’s mother’s chickens, which famously pecked at their reflections. Eventually refinished in Silver Blue, the car remains a charming piece of Presley lore. Liberace: I’ll Be Seeing You Flamboyant entertainer Liberace, once the highest-paid performer in the world, made Phantom part of his act. His 1961 Phantom V was covered in thousands of mirrored tiles and driven on stage during his Las Vegas residency – an audacious expression of his nickname “Mr. Showmanship.” John Lennon: Love Me Do In 1964, John Lennon commissioned a Phantom V in all black – windows, hubcaps, bumpers – complete with a cocktail cabinet, television, and even a refrigerator in the trunk. A few years later, reflecting his new minimalist aesthetic alongside Yoko Ono and The White Album, Lennon ordered a white Phantom V, which he used as both transportation and personal statement during a transformative period in his life. Sir Elton John: A Ride for the Rocketman Liberace’s influence carried into the next generation, inspiring a young Reginald Dwight – later known as Sir Elton John. By the 1970s, Elton had amassed his own collection of Phantoms. In one memorable story, while en route to a concert in Manchester in 1973 in his white Phantom VI, he spotted a newer Phantom in a showroom, ordered his chauffeur to stop, bought it immediately, and drove it to the show. Hip-Hop and Modern Music Icons The Phantom’s reputation has only grown in the modern era. Since the brand’s move to Goodwood in 2003, Rolls-Royce has been increasingly embraced by contemporary artists. By 2016, it had become the most name-checked luxury brand in hip-hop lyrics, appearing in songs by everyone from 50 Cent to Pharrell Williams. That lyrical dominance is no accident – the Phantom’s presence communicates success, artistry, and influence in a way no other automobile can match. A Century of Creative Expression Across generations, genres, and continents, Phantom has remained far more than a luxury car. From Dietrich and Presley to Lennon, Liberace, Elton, and today’s hip-hop stars, Rolls-Royce represents the ultimate canvas for personal expression and the definitive reward for creative brilliance. A century after its debut, the Phantom remains the “icon of icons” – forever linked with the legends who shaped the sound of modern music. View All Rolls-Royce Phantoms For Sale Source: Rolls-Royce Motors Cars

A vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom floats among blue stools, rocks, and clouds, with cauliflower heads and vines weaving around it in a surreal scene that sparks inspiration for artists.

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2025

How The Rolls-Royce Phantom Inspired The World's Greatest...

As one of the world’s most opulent luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is adjacent to the world of art. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is one of the most celebrated ultra-luxury cars in the world. What with its timelessly elegant design, uncompromising luxury features, iconic V12 engine, and a century of history behind its nameplate, the 100th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Phantom nameplate, which is being celebrated this year, includes celebrating its status as one of the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles for an entire century, and an icon of the pop culture and art worlds. Specifically in the art universe, Rolls-Royce, and specifically the Phantom, have been adjacent to contemporary art and artists since the beginning. Artists like Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Christian ‘Bébé’ Bérard and Cecil Beaton were famously driven in Rolls-Royce cars. Dame Laura Knight used a Rolls-Royce as a mobile studio to paint in, and art collectors like Jacquelyn de Rothschild, Peggy Guggenheim and Nelson Rockefeller were also near and dear to the Rolls-Royce brand. The Phantom specifically has been owned and used by some of the world’s favorite creatives, its luxury and iconic design even making it a canvas for art itself, with the car being put on display at museums and galleries around the world. Salvador Dalí famously borrowed a friend’s Phantom, filling it with cauliflower for an artistic display, and also depicted a frozen Phantom as part of an illustrated book, Les Chants de Maldoror. Andy Warhol owned a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a 1937 model that was purchased in Zurich. Charles Sykes, however, is one of the most important artists to Rolls-Royce, being the designer of the original Spirit of Ecstasy, an emblem that remains a part of Rolls-Royce’s legacy today. Until 1948, Sykes himself, and his daughter after, personally supervised the production of the Spirit of Ecstasy ornaments. Rolls-Royce is also celebrating the Phantom’s connection to art with new original artworks being commissioned to celebrate the rich history the ultra-luxury car has with art and artists, a fitting celebration for a car that has served as a muse, an inspiration, and a canvas for some of the world’s greatest artists. View All Rolls-Royce Phantom For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce

A blue Rolls-Royce luxury coupe with a yellow license plate is parked on a dirt road in Saint-Tropez, surrounded by trees and overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and water.

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 28, 2025

Rolls-Royce Brings Client Experiences To Saint-Tropez

Rolls-Royce gives its clients a signature ultra-luxury experience in one of the world’s most luxurious destinations. Located in the South of France’s Côte d’Azur along the Mediterranean coastline, Saint-Tropez has long been one of the world’s favorite vacation destinations, and also one of the most luxurious and ultra-exclusive. This summer, even more luxury is coming to Saint-Tropez, with Rolls-Royce, one of the most cherished and venerated names in automotive ultra-luxury, announcing its presence in the French Riviera jewel offering a series of client experiences, including private appointments, driving opportunities, and private gatherings. Rolls-Royce clients will get a special taste of Saint-Tropez in true Rolls-Royce style from July 28 to August 3, where iconic locations like La Réserve and Althoff Villa Belrose will host a series of events that combines Rolls-Royce’s automotive excellence with the time-honored summer splendor of Saint-Tropez. The venues feature 12 Bespoke Rolls-Royce cars that represent the full current product lineup from the manufacturer, and the roads they will be driven on are some of the favorite roads of Sir Henry Royce himself. Whether it’s for the opportunity to drive some of the greatest current cars in Rolls-Royce’s lineup, or it’s simply to bask in the ultra-luxurious spirit of the brand and the destination, Rolls-Royce’s presence in Saint-Tropez is making this summer even more exciting for clients. View All Rolls-Royce For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Close-up of a Rolls-Royce dashboard featuring a clock, air vent, and decorative panel with a colorful landscape inspired by bespoke Chinese murals of mountains and trees.

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 24, 2025

Rolls-Royce Unveils Bespoke Trio Inspired By Ancient Chin...

A trio of bespoke Rolls-Royces honors ancient Chinese history. Dunhuang, China is known for a network of caves in nearby mountains, located on the edge of the Gobi Desert. Inside those caves, the Mogao Caves, artist created one of the greatest collections of mural art in the world over a thousand years ago, with the artwork uniquely shaped by Dunhuang’s position along the Silk Road, the legendary ancient venue for early cross-cultural exchange. Rolls-Royce, an ultra-luxury manufacturer known for its incredible expertise in artistry, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, paid homage to that stunning piece of history in a trio of new bespoke cars. Commissioned through the Rolls-Royce Private Office in Shanghai, the group comprises a Phantom Extended, a Black Badge Cullinan, and a Black Badge Spectre. The connecting design motif the three share is called Silken Spirit, inspired by both ancient Chinese history and the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy. Its most dramatic interpretation, of course, is present in the Phantom Gallery artwork in the Phantom Extended. Outside, the Phantom Extended boasts a two-tone exterior configuration with Ningye Purple and English White. With Black and Cashmere Grey leather upholstering the interior, the Silken Spirit motif is embroidered and present throughout, with a Starlight Headliner completing the Rolls-Royce ultra-luxury treatment. Meanwhile, the Black Badge Cullinan is finished with a Danqian Pink exterior, with Blushing Pink leather front seats with placed perforation, and Navy rear seats with Blushing Pink stitching and piping, with the Silken Spirit motif throughout in gorgeous details. The Black Badge Spectre is finished with an Aero two-tone color scheme, pairing Qingshan Blue with Diamond Black, along with the Silken Spirit motif and an illuminated grille. Turchese and black leather upholsters its interior, with illuminated treadplates proudly showcasing the Silken Spirit motif. With an incredible inspiration that boasts over a thousand years of history, this new trio of Rolls-Royce Bespoke creations uses ancient art to express incredible automotive luxury. View All Rolls-Royce For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

A man in a white shirt stands in the foreground on a wet street, while a gray Cullinan luxury car is parked in front of a building on a rainy evening, evoking the elegance of Paris Fashion Week.

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 30, 2025

Rolls-Royce Brings Spectre & Cullinan To Paris Fashion Week

Rolls-Royce brings its all-electric Spectre to Paris Fashion Week. The world of couture is busy, as the Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Paris Fashion Week has just come to a close. While menswear tends to draw less buzz in the fashion world than womenswear, this latest Paris Fashion Week has captured added attention, as it showcased the highly anticipated debut of Jonathan Anderson’s tenure as the Creative Director of Dior Homme after announcing the end of his iconic era at the helm of Loewe. However, other spectacles took place at the recent Paris Fashion Week, and one of those was the presence of Rolls-Royce, a universal symbol of opulence and a titan in automotive ultra-luxury. Showcasing a similar dedication to luxury, craftsmanship, and artistry to many of the couturiers at Paris Fashion Week, the ultra-luxurious models from Rolls-Royce’s lineup consisted of a curated collection of Cullinan and Spectre examples that made appearances throughout the week, bringing guests to shows and afterparties, quietly turning heads with their timeless elegance. Rolls-Royce has invited the fashion world into its automotive luxury for years, with models like the Cullinan - Inspired by Fashion that use couture-derived color palettes for an avant-garde twist on the Cullinan’s stately presence, as well as on the stunning Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe of 2021, which was a bespoke example of the Phantom that resulted from a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and none other than one of the world’s most exclusive and premier names in fashion: Hermès, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Syntopia, an incredibly ambitious and detailed bespoke variant of the Phantom, designed in collaboration with Iris van Herpen to evoke the designer’s captivating haute couture creations. At this year’s Spring/Summer Menswear Paris Fashion Week, Rolls-Royce brought its automotive excellence to the runway. View All Rolls-Royce For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

A classic Rolls-Royce Phantom is parked in a gravel driveway, featuring a colorful, psychedelic paint design with intricate patterns and motifs reminiscent of its famous celebrity owners.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 02, 2025

Rolls-Royce Recaps The Phantom's 100 Years Of Celebrity O...

Rolls-Royce tells the century-long story of the Phantom. Very few automotive manufacturers in the history of the industry have been around for a hundred years, let alone a legendary flagship model nameplate. That is, however, the case for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which has represented the pinnacle of the brand’s ultra-luxury approach to design, engineering, and craftsmanship for 100 years since first being introduced in 1925. Throughout that time, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has remained a mainstay in pop culture and a shining symbol of automotive excellence throughout the industry, and Rolls-Royce is honoring the incredible centenary by telling the story of the Phantom’s cherished legacy. Nicknamed ‘the Spartan General,’ Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, who played an instrumental role during World War II, used two Rolls-Royce Phantoms, not only as his personal transport, but as a symbol of solidity and authority during the dark times of the war. A 1936 Phantom III was his day-to-day car, which was used to bring Winston Churchill, General Eisenhower, and even King George VI to planning sessions in the lead-up to D-Day. Another Phantom III assigned to the Chief of the Imperial General Staff was also used during wartime, with prominent passengers in that car, as well. The Royal Family of the United Kingdom made use of the Rolls-Royce Phantom throughout the flagship’s history, as well. The Duke of Edinburgh’s car was the first Rolls-Royce Phantom IV chassis, with the codename “Maharajah of Nabha” to keep it secret during development. The “Majarajah” car remains in active service at the Royal Mews today. Other Royal Phantoms include another Phantom IV, two Vs, and two VIs. However, the Phantom V has an impact in the UK beyond the Royal Family, with John Lennon of the Beatles famously commissioning one, originally in all black. However, the car’s most famous appearance came from a rebirth in 1967, when it was repainted yellow with an intricate floral motif. Silent film stars owned Phantoms, including Mary Pickford’s, which had a secret compartment for alcohol during the Prohibition years, and old Hollywood legends like Greta Garbo and Fred Astaire had Phantoms, as well. However, an incredibly notable appearance for the Phantom on screen was in Goldfinger, where the 007 film’s titular villain drove one to carry out his gold smuggling scheme. Over the years, Rolls-Royce would make 12 appearances in 007 films. The Yellow Rolls-Royce, a film that also premiered in 1964, also starred a Phantom as the connecting thread between its anthology of three stories. Elvis Presley also famously owned a Phantom, which was commissioned with touches reminiscent of his rock’n’roll legend status. In the 2000s, Goodwood became a new home for Rolls-Royce, and with it came an entirely new Phantom, one that has since transformed and become an even more permanent fixture in pop culture as an ultra-luxury car, with appearances in music videos like Snoop Dogg’s Drop It Like It’s Hot, and Drake’s Started From The Bottom. Brands like Hermès and visionary haute couture designers like Iris Van Herpen have used the Phantom as a canvas for stunning expression and avant-garde beauty, and its incredible craftsmanship and opulence have served as inspiration for fans and the basis for stunning commissions, one-offs, and luxurious automotive expressions. With over a hundred years of history, the Rolls-Royce Phantom shines as one of the greatest aspirational automotive icons and a representation of the best the luxury automotive industry has to offer throughout that entire century. Below are some of the best examples of the Rolls-Royce Phantom for sale right now, listed on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985. View All Rolls-Royce Phantoms For Sale 2017 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe View Listing 2019 Rolls-Royce Phantom View Listing 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom View Listing 1969 Rolls-Royce Phantom V View Listing 2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB View Listing 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe View Listing 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V View Listing 2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom View Listing 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom View Listing 2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB View Listing Image Source: Rolls-Royce

A white Rolls-Royce SUV with green police markings and emblems is displayed indoors, featuring a Dubai police license plate.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 30, 2025

Mansory Unveils 1-of-1 Custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan For Du...

A police fleet known for its exotics gets a custom masterpiece. Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting luxury capitals, with the pinnacle of fashion, architecture, and of course, luxury cars all combining in a playground for lovers of opulence. However, one of the most iconic parts of Dubai’s luxury scene is the fact that it even includes the city’s police force, with a fleet of incredible exotic cars as part of the city’s police, all sporting the instantly recognizable Dubai police livery. However, the newest addition to the group is certainly one of the most unique and rare, as it’s a custom one-off creation that turns one of the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury SUV models into an absolute masterpiece, thanks to the talents of an iconic customization specialist: Mansory. Known for its signature over-the-top style of body kits and aftermarket wheels, as well as its ambitious reimaginations of some of the world’s most expensive and powerful vehicles, Mansory created a one-of-one customization of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan for the Dubai Police exotic car fleet. The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan marks the second collaboration between Mansory and Dubai Police, and the vehicle features a striking Mansory body kit, complete with exposed carbon fiber aerodynamic components, as well as other custom tweaks to make it stand out as a bespoke creation. With yet another custom Mansory masterpiece in its fleet, the exotic car collection of the Dubai Police continues to grow. View All Rolls-Royce Cullinans For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANSORY (@mansory)

A bespoke chess set featuring abstract, angular black and white pieces on a minimalist rectangular board, viewed from the side against a dark background—an ultra-luxury design reminiscent of Rolls-Royce sophistication.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 16, 2025

Rolls-Royce Just Revealed A Bespoke Ultra-Luxury Grandmas...

Rolls-Royce has long since established itself as a lifestyle rather than just a luxury car manufacturer. Whether it's the quiet cabin of a Ghost or the commanding presence of a Cullinan, every model in its lineup delivers luxury that extends far beyond the drive. Rolls-Royce continues to embrace its craftsmanship and attention to detail well outside of any interior with a lifestyle collection for its ultra-luxurious clientele. Rolls-Royce is bringing its signature touch from the road to the living room with the release of the Rolls-Royce Chess Set. Designed with the same look and feel found in its cars, the sculptural set reimagines the traditional game of chess into an elevated experience. The leather-wrapped board subtly resembles the brand's iconic "waft lines," with hidden drawers, magnetized ceramic-coated pieces, and polished aluminium. Clients can personalize the chess set with various veneers and 13 leather colors drawn straight from the Rolls-Royce extensive palette, making it the perfect reflection of each owner's taste. Now available through select showrooms and Private Office boutiques, it's the ultimate accessory for those who treat game night like a grand event. View All Rolls-Royces For Sale Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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